He was born Feb. 26, 1923, in Minter, Texas, to the late Troy Dillard and Ora (Pierce) Dillard. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Claudine K. Dillard; four brothers, James Dillard, Hoyt Dillard, Hobert “Bunny” Dillard and Ed Dillard; a sister, Mavis Franklin; and a daughter, Judy Dillard Sparks.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2013, at Cabin Creek Baptist Church, in Lamar. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Cabin Creek Baptist Church, with Dale Walker officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Lamar Cemetery.